105042 - Transportation and Storage for Artworks Everywhere Programme
Estimated value
£150k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
15 Jun 2026
Description
This notice invites suppliers to participate in a procurement by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to establish a specialist Fine Art transport agent for the Government Art Collection (GAC). The agent will be required to manage the distribution and temporary storage of up to 2,000 artworks to approximately 900 non-traditional gallery sites (500 schools and 400 hospitals) across England. This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 open procedure. Please see invitation to tender pack for the full requirements of this opportunity.
Scope
- Reference
- C4482
- Total value
- £150,000 excluding VAT£180,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Mar 2027Possible extension to 30 Sept 2027
The Department reserves the right to exercise an option to extend the term of this Contract for a further six (6) months. If utilised, the additional services are anticipated to be for the performance of similar transportation services as described in the specification but for the transport of up to a further 2000 artworks.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 6352000063121000631200006310000092521000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Schedule | Please complete Appendix B - Pricing Schedule | price | 40.00% |
| Technical & Social Value | Please complete Technical Submission and Social Value in line with instructions within the ITT document. Technical: 50% and Social Value: 10% weighting distribution. | quality | 60.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 26 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
- Submission deadline
- 13 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
- Submission address
- Tenderers are required to submit bids via the Atamis e-Sourcing Portal (the Portal). Suppliers wishing to participate will need to register on the Portal to access the tender documentation and submit a response. Suppliers who are already registered will not need to register again and can use their existing username and password. A password reminder function is available on the Portal homepage. Atamis Portal registration link: https://dcms.my.site.com/login Tenderers are responsible for reviewing all communications issued via the Portal and following any instructions provided during the procurement process. If technical difficulties are experienced, support will be available from the Atamis e-Sourcing Helpdesk at: Support@atamis.co.uk. Tenderers are encouraged to raise any questions throughout the Clarification period, rather than waiting until the deadline. The Department is committed to answering questions and providing clear instructions as quickly and early as possible, using its best endeavours.
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure